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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,889.73, 1,204,336.62 and 270,784.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,889.73, 1,204,336.62 and 270,784.53 is: 406,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,889.73 : 1,204,336.62 = 270,784.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,889.73/1,204,336.62 = 270,784.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,889.73x = 1,204,336.62 × 270,784.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,889.73x = 326,115,725,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,115,725,608.49/802,889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,177.48

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